Tuesday, May 28, 2013

An all new exciting season of The Aviators comes to you this September. Enjoy the new trailer above and check out some of the awesome footage from all the new segments we've been talking about in our newsletter!

Introducing New Host, Joe Ellis

The Newest Member of the Cast: Joe Ellis

We're proud to announce that commercial airline captain and professional musician Joe Ellis will be joining the cast of The Aviators for Season 4. Ellis, who is also a passionate ambassador of audio company Sennheiser's Live Your Dream program, has been flying professionally for 15 years, with over 9,000 hours of flight time. He has flown everything from Embraer 110 "Bandits" and Falcon 20s to 100-passenger, four engine jets for well-known commercial airlines.

One of Joe's First Segments: Flying with Team Aerodynamix

"Joe brings incredibly diverse talents to our cast, and his capacity to share stories in an informed, personable way will help make this season one of our best yet," commented Aviators' Producer and Host Anthony Nalli. "We also believe aspiring pilots will identify with Joe, since he himself was enchanted by aviation at an early age and chose to follow his dream of becoming a pilot."

Helicopter Segments

Filming a Cobra from the Huey

Warbirds are always a fan favorite. But rotary wing enthusiasts hang on to your hats because this season we'll be taking you up in a couple of whoppers: the Huey and the Cobra! We'll admit that we've been a little light on whirlybirds in the past but we promise... we'll make up for it!

Variations in Flight Training

Kurtis interviewing Student Pilot at Embry-Riddle's Daytona Campus

We're incredibly proud when fans and viewers share with us their stories of how 'The Aviators' has inspired them to start, continue, or return to flying. Whether for fun or as a career aviation is rewarding in ways difficult to explain unless you experience it for yourself. That's why they say that learning to fly makes you better... at everything!

At ERAU's Prescott, AZ Campus

But there are plenty of kinds of flying. Not just different aircraft, but coastal versus desert versus mountain flying; controlled airports versus uncontrolled; high-traffic areas versus quieter, more serene locales. We take a look at some of the broad variations in flight training with our friends at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - our official collegiate partner!

We want to make sure you have as many ways to watch as you need - and a popular option is directly from our website. The entire Season is now online!

Now in HD on Blu-ray!

Sure, DVD is great. But Blu-ray is drop-dead gorgeous! We film in high-definition, so why not enjoy in high-definition? The Aviators on Blu-ray is brand new for season 3 and has quickly become a huge seller. Order now

Find Us on PBS with Your Zip Code

Our most common question relates to air times on the local PBS stations of our fans. Stations air us on widely varied schedules, but in order to make it more simple we've added a new feature! Click Here and enter your zip code for personalized listing of The Aviators in your area!

If your local station isn't currently airing The Aviators, contact your PBS station and let them know you want The Aviators!

Legend Cub

Legend Cub

While filming our popular 'Tips of the Week' at Sporty's (this season starring the incomparable Rob Reider) we came across this beautiful Legend Cub that - believe it or not - they gave away! Through the years the Cub remains an aircraft that is close to the hearts of many. Naturally then we'll be taking you flying in it in a season 4 segment!

Download on iTunes

Watch Season 3 in its entirety right now on iTunes! "The Aviators" jumped to the top of iTunes Charts when season 3 premiered in September and continues to hold strong chart positions three months later! Enjoy all 3 Seasons on iTunes!